CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,374 km
8,310 miles
RNJ
Yoron Airport
Japan
Distance
13,374 km
8,310 mi / 7,222 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RNJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yoron Airport
IATA Code CPT RNJ
ICAO Code FACT RORY
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 52 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 27.040000, 128.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yoron Airport (RNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yoron Airport (RNJ) in Yoron Airport, Japan is 13,374 kilometers (8,310 miles / 7,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:59 in Cape Town, it's 19:59 in Yoron Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yoron Airport (RNJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yoron Airport (RNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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